Thomas Eugene Zimmerman

January 9, 1928 - June 8, 2016

ZIMMERMAN, Thomas 'Tom' Eugene, age 88, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Tom was born on January 9, 1928 in Dayton to the late Carl and Villanova Zimmerman. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Wilbur, John, Richard, and Larry, and sister Rita Carnal. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Rita (Brandewie); children Pat (John) Crotty, Connie Leiser, Terry Luedeke, Gary (Denise), John (Tina), Robert (Susan), and Becky; brothers, Norbert, Gerald, and Donald; sisters, Martha Klosterman, Mary Lou Heitkamp, Agnes O'Donnel, Dottie (Larry) Spatz, and Carol Zimmerman; 23 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Tom was a 1947 graduate of Chaminade High School and graduate of University of Dayton. Tom was a charter member of St. Charles Borromeo, and a member of the U.D. Flyers Club. Tom was an entrepreneur first in the construction business then later on in the bar business. Tom enjoyed spending time with family and friends, dancing the jitterbug, attending U.D. sporting events especially football tailgates and games, and relaxing at lakes. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Westbrock Funeral Home 5980 Bigger Road, Kettering Ohio 45440. There will be Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m Thursday June 16, 2016 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4500 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45429. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, University of Dayton Flyers Club or Hospice of Dayton.